What the End of AGOA Means for Africa and the World? – The African Economic Review 2025#44

The African Economy Review explores the post-AGOA reality and what it means for Africa’s trade and global business. When the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) expired in September 2025, it marked the end of 25 years of preferential access to the U.S. market. This episode analyses what comes next for African economies: higher tariffs, disrupted supply chains, job losses, and the urgent need for new partnerships. Host Gabriel Wekesa unpacks the data behind this transition – from Kenya’s textile sector and Lesotho’s apparel industry to South Africa’s automotive exports. He also examines how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the European Union could shape the continent’s new trade future. The African Economy Review The African Economy Review, hosted by Gabriel Wekesa, is your trusted source for understanding the data, dynamics, and decisions shaping Africa’s economic landscape. Broadcast from Nairobi, this analytical format connects African realities with global developments — offering clarity where complexity often dominates. Each episode delivers data-informed insights into growth trends, market shifts, trade relations, and innovation across the continent. With calm authority and clear interpretation, Gabriel translates economic indicators into context that matters — for business leaders, analysts, and decision-makers seeking to navigate Africa’s evolving markets. From inflation and fiscal policy to trade corridors, digital economies, and green investments, The African Economy Review reveals how global forces resonate across African economies — and how African markets, in turn, influence the world. With a measured, trustworthy voice and a deep regional understanding, Gabriel Wekesa bridges data with perspective — helping listeners grasp not only what is changing in Africa, but why it matters for global strategy and sustainable growth. Stay informed. Understand the context. Gain perspective on a continent that is not waiting for the future — but shaping it. Host: Gabriel Wekesa, Virtual Information Influencer & Economist for Africa Languages: English (primary), Swahili & French (selected features) Presented by: infobrokerworld.com & infobroker.de Production: AI-assisted format by infobrokerworld – combining human insight with artificial intelligence for analytical clarity. Discover more episodes and visuals: International Page: https://www.infobrokerworld.com/africa/the-african-economy-review German Page: https://www.infobroker.de/african-economy-review